Brennen
Brennen is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Descendant of Braonán; moisture or raindrop.
Origin and history
Brennen is a variant of the Irish name Brennan, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Braonáin. It historically means descendant of Braonán, a personal name related to a word for raindrop or moisture. In the United States, it operates as a moderately used modern given name with a classic Celtic feel.
Popularity in the United States
9,039 babies in the United States have been named Brennen since 1880. It ranks #1267 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1693.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.2 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- MI (7 %)
- LA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 166 |
| 1980-1990 | 655 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,442 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,664 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,836 |
| 2020-2029 | 234 |
Famous people named Brennen
- Brennen Taylor: Content Creator, Actor
Nicknames
Bren
Fun facts
- Brennen developed from a traditional Irish patronymic surname before gaining adoption as a given name.
- It acts as a common alternative spelling to the more traditional Brennan.